THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all for coming. I'm meeting with my
National Economic Council, key members of my administration who have
been traveling the country, listening to the voices of small business
people, entrepreneurs, workers, listening to their concerns about our
future. And at the same time explaining to them how we address the
economic issues of our country.

This administration is firmly committed to the principle that if
people have more of their own money, they're likely to spend it on a
good or a service -- which means somebody is more likely to be able
to find work. We're committed to the notion that investment of capital
equals jobs.

And so, therefore, our policies are aimed at -- are aimed the
encouraging investment and job creation, as well as consumer confidence
and spending. And we are confident that when the Congress listens to
the people, that they will support this plan. It's an important
economic plan and it's one that we look forward to vigorously working
with Congress to get it done here.